Under the new JPJ regulations of learning motorcycle, only “driving institutes” have the required personnel (SPIM) holders to train you on how to ride a bike.

The institute will provide amenities such as new motorbikes, luminous motorcycle vests, helmets and most important of all the motorcycle circuits or litar required to conduct training for the learning of motorcycle handling.

For your information, the institute to which I am presently attached to has a Superbike (501 cc and above) and also a 3 wheeled motorcycle to train handicapped or OKU riders too.

Learning of all classes of motorcycles requires the “thumb-printing” process of all the potential learners, that is the students as well as the instructors.

With the thumb-printing process, driving institutes can now log the exact hours of learning your have done in the training circuit with your PDL.

Suffice to say, all driving institutes in Malaysia are fully computerised as far as motorcycle learning is concerned.

When you have fulfill the training requirement, a student has to undergo a QTI or pra-ujian conducted by the institute’s internal testers before the real motorcycle test by JPJ officials.

For Class D (Car) License Students

For Class D license students who have passed their Highway Code test, you can get a PDL license enabling you to start taking up driving lessons with a driving instructor.

Unlike many years ago, where driving instructors conduct training of students in housing estates, town centres or the vicinity of kampungs, nowadays, the driving lessons take place in the locality of the driving institutes premises itself.

This is not only safer and more convenient, modern driving institutes today have better amenities such as toilet, canteens, surau or prayer rooms and parking facilities for motorcycles, cars, tractors and lorries.

Institutes of today also possess ascending or “going up the slope” facilities, roundabouts and special areas to conduct the Rutin Pemeriksaan Kenderaan (RPK).

RPK is the new learning requirement which has been implemented by JPJ.

Class D License Training Syllabus

If you are planning to get a class D driving license, the following are the syllabus which you have to go through:

c) 03 course where a total of 15 to 16 hours practical lessons is conducted for learning of going uphill, side parking, 3 point turn maneuver, S turn and Z turn are all executed.

The entire process of learning how to drive has to be conducted in the vicinity of the driving institute.

Similar to motorcycle students, cars students has to go through the Qualifying Test (QTI) or pra ujian test with the institute’s internal testers before the real driving test by JPJ officials.

These days, one should take note that not everyone can instruct you on the road for driving lessons.

Gone are the days where your father, uncle or husband who has the experience can teach you the mechanics of driving.

Today, the issuance of driving know-how is bestowed only to instructors engaged by driving schools or driving institutes.

Nowadays, the Perodua Kancils are slowly being edged out and the bigger and more versatile Perodua Axia car is being used for driving lessons instead.

Depending of your standard of driving, a student needs to take up classes of up to 16 hours of driving.

A course by a good and reputable instructor will help you to become a safe and careful driver on the road.

For Class E (Lorry) and H (Tractor) Students

For class E (lorry) and H (tractor) students, those who have pass the Highway Code can take out their PDL also.

You should enroll with a driving institutes that has a tractor, lorry or trailer together with a competent instructor to teach you.

In this article, I have covered the process to get a Malaysian driving license for motorcycle (B2 / B Full), D (Car) and E (Lorry) and H (Tractor).

I hope what I have shared is helpful to you.

Good luck and welcome to a world of driving experience.

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dear Uncle, I must say that I must have you to thank for me being able to drive. Well, tell you the truth, my heart always SANK when I saw you coming… HAHA yeah I was that SCAREDDDD of you really. and sis was toooo… anyway, frm the bottom of my heart, here’s a word of thank Q that I’ve not said to you before…

hi there
need some help here.
I have been driving for more them 15years now with a D licence.
Now im planning to get a full B licence,
how do i obtain a L licence to sit for B test?
Do i still need to go through all the course or just go to JPJ to ask for L licence?
thanks

Thank you for visiting our blog. I’m assuming when you mention “change driving license”, you meant to renew your driving license. In this case you can visit MyEG portal at http://.www.myeg.com.my. You can get your license renewed online.

I have 2 questions to ask. I am 16 this year, and if I plan to take my driving exam during the first half of next year, I can take my undang test already right? I heard from one of my friends that the undang certificate is valid for only one year.

My second question is that, let’s say I am taking my undang test this year, and I passed it already. When am I allowed to start my driving lessons? Am I allowed to start learning before my birthday and take the practical exam right after my birthday? Or do I have to wait till after my birthday to start lessons?

I would appreciate very much if you can reply to my e-mail. Thank you for your attention, have a nice day! :)

Hello! Excuse me, I am hearing impaired singaporean and would like to know about driving license. Can I apply for driving license course? But I pass Basic Theory Test paper with me and expiry date:n.a. I can take or not.

Dear sir,
I would like to convert my foregin license to Malasian license. I am holding Temporary work Pass (valid for 1 year). when i check on JPJ web site they say conversion is for only parmener employement pass. Now my question is what do i do to get the dirving license converted to malaysian driving license. Or any other way to get it.
pls help .
khalid ahmed

International driving license from KSA and India can be used in Malaysia. To test for Malaysian driving license, you must have permanent residence passport. Temporary work pass cannot be used for converting foreign license to Malaysian license.

For further details, please visit the Malaysian transport authority in Putrajaya.

Thanks for the reply, Atleast now I can drive confidently on the road that i am with in the legel requirement of the country. I belive there is not such validity of 3 months as i read on one of the expat information web site.

Thank you for the information you provide in this blog. I am a foreign student and I am studying in Malaysia. What is the procedure for a foreign student to learn driving and to get the license? I would be very grateful if you can provide me with the information i need.

I have passed the JPJ test and have the results with me. When I left place one lady from JPJ told me that let me get the form signed from officer so that you can drive the car till you get your P license. My trainer tells me this is not true you cannot drive with the form. Please clarify who is correct

Mr Yap, hello there. I hv heard rumours saying that the age regulation for taking driving lessons changed from 17 to 21.
Is the source valid?
I plan to take my law exam after SPM & continue the lesson next year.

Hi, i am from Pakistan. I already got licence but someone snatch my purse it also contain my original licence. I have a copy of police report. I got 2 year work permit. what is your suggestion do i have to make a Malysian licence or what should i do? because even to buy a car we need licence. I got scan copy of my licence.please answer it to my e mail i shall be thankful.

Hello,
I have some questions regarding of the Highway Code Test. I understand that there’s a booklet available for students to prepare for the Highway Code Test, is the booklet available in English version ?

My 17th birthday is in the second half of next year, I was planning on taking my undang test this year but I was wondering how long the test results last and how long the practical part will take as my birthday would be pretty close to SPM. Should I just wait until after SPM to take my undang test?

Oh okay, meaning I have to take my driving test within a year of taking my undang test? Is there a way to extend my result .. uh.. validity? Because 35-40 days after SPM next year would be past 1 year already
thanks!

I am Swiss and live in Malaysia since 1998. I have a Swiss driving license (3 wheels, vehicule up to 3500kg, non prof transport of up to 8 persons) since 1986 and a Lesen Memandu Malaysia since 1999, kelas B2, D, valid until 2014.

My question: I would like to apply for a license for vehicule above 3000 kg and transport of more than 8 persons.
Do I have to attend any course which in Penang is given only in bahasa?
Do I have to sit for the theory test?

Dear cikgu.i’m malaysian student doing study in uk.i would love to get my licence for next year summer holiday.so how long it takes to get my P?i hv only two months of holiday before go back to uk.thank you for answer.

My boss is an Australian and working in Malaysia since 2005. He got 3 years work permit, expiring on 29th June 2011 (renewal after 3 years). He also holding an Australian driving license (Class C, R) since 1990, valid until 14th December 2010..

My question:
– He would like to apply for a Malaysia Driving License (class D).
– What is your suggestion to make a Malaysian licence for my boss or what should i do?

I’m just gone through my 6 hours amali class (i pass my undang-undang test).
The thing is, my college classes will be starting next month and i’m afraid i won’t be able to concentrate on my driving classes or worse, TEST!

What is the duration or expiry date to get my “L” license and also the duration to sit for the JPJ test once i completed my driving classes?

Im a foreigner from Sri Lanka. I came to Malaysia for my Studies. I turned 18 in Malaysia . So badly need my Driving license. What are the procedures?
And I have this “Malaysia My Second Home” program too..

I am British & live in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, I have held a British car licence for over 25 years & a Malaysian car license for the last 2 years.
I would like to obtain a Malaysian motorcycle license but I am unsure what I need to do or where I should start.
I have held an Indonesian motorcyclce licence for a number of years, but I would prefer to have a Malaysian license to avoid any confusion if confronted by the authorities.

Methods / procedure to get a B2 are as follows:
a) Attend 6 Hours Theory class.
b) With the certificate JPJL2B, take out your “L”.
c) After learning practical lessons for 4 – 6 lessons at the institute, you can sit for the practical test.

Thanks for the quick reply. I’m currently residing in Canada, therefore, current license is in English. I believe you’ve mentioned that since it is in English, I will not need to have it translated or certified, is that correct? So, all I need to do is to bring my Canadian license to JPJ to be converted? Will JPJ keep my Canadian license permanently, or will they return it to me?

Your Canadian license must be certified by the issuing authority. No need for translation as it is already in English. Make sure your license is valid (not expired). Bring your license to any J.P.J. office, preferably at Putrajaya. Your Canadian license will be returned to you. J.P.J. will not detain it.

I had my mother inquire on my behalf about converting my Canadian Drivers License to a Malaysian one ( As I also resided in Canada for over 22 years and never had a Malaysian D.L) with J.P.J. They informed us that we needed to get a letter from the Canadian Consulate stating that I want to convert my Canadian D.L to Malaysian D.L.

This made no sense to me as I am a Malaysian so what does converting my drivers license have anything to do with the Canadian Consulate? I am in Miri so do not have the option to visit JPJ in Putrajaya, any recommendations?

Cikgu Yap
September 3, 2012 at 10:01 am

The regulations require you to get a certificate from the issuing department, the Canadian Embassy.

As an added advice, the below is recommended:
Learn the gear positions. You have to memorise where gear 1 is. Likewise gears 2 & 3 too. The car easily dies off, because you have left up the clutch too fast. Leave up the clutch 50% only. Control the other 50% and leave it up completely as the car begins to move!

As for petrol, step the accelerator gently, till you hear the car engine humming.

Is it possible to do all the test and everything without any assistant from a driving school or agent , what i mean is all by my self and through the government JPJ office and do the online test or whatever test they have all on my own ?

The answer to your question is Yes and No. You can arrange or attend the Kursus, Highway Code test and taking out the “L” yourself. After that, the Q.T.I. part, your Forms have to be verified by an instructor and also signed by an internal officer of an institute.

Hi,
I am from India and I have the work permit and employment pass of Malaysia . Currently I am staying in Melacca. I am not having the car driving licence.

Could you please answer the following –
1. How much time does it take to get the car drvining license of Malaysia?
2. It would be nice if you can provide some contacts of car driving school in Melacca.

Try to get your Indian and Saudi Arabian license converted to Malaysian license. First, get the above 2 licenses certified by the issuing authorities. Have it translated either in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Next, go to J.P.J. Headquarters in Putrajaya and have it converted.

Only when the above fails, do you then talk about getting a Malaysian driving license.

I would like to obtain a Malaysian driving licence – cant currenly drive but would like to learn. I have been having troubles finding a school that does the English version test, as well as finding a driving instructor – can you help?

hi! i hav a prob. need solution. i m a malaysian. i hav been working abroad 8yrs. i used 2 hav a malaysian driving license. but now i only came back 2 malaysia for a holiday. i need 2 retrieve my old driving license number but i dont know how n where. i havent been renewing it. do i need 2 take a new test?

Hello Sir,
I’m 17 years old and from Germany.
I already stayed in Malaysia for a studentexchange program from July 2008 to July 2009.
And now I was wondering, if there is any possibility to take my driving licence in malaysia when I come next time.
Or do I need a proper Visa to do that?
thanking you in anticipation,
Judith.

Hi, Im from india working here in malaysia. Can anybody tell me where can i join for driving course? Is there any familiar Driving Class near to Subang jaya? I need to take license immed. with in how many days i’ll get license? anybody please assist me. Thanks.

Cikgu Yap,
I have a pakistani friend working here in malaysia who is interested in obtaining a malaysian driving license. ahe has heard that it is difficult and expensive for foreigners to get a malaysian driving liscense. is this true?

I had a D class lisense for 9years, intending to get a B2 lisense. I can’t ride a bike at all, but i’ll start from my grandad’s ‘cup-zai’..i’ll get a middle sized super-bike by end of this year..so it’s crucial to get used to 125cc bike b4 i can handle a 650cc bike, any advvice? N how about the price for the lesson?btw, i’ve no idea whether u provide B2lesson or not..Also, how much if i only want to obtain an ‘L’?

Hi Uncle! I’m a foreigner here. I called JPJ this morning for the process of converting my foreigner driving license into Malaysian. The lady replied that only the professionals like Doctors, Lecturers can get conversion but not others like Accounts or IT persons. Is it true? There is no such information on JPJ website like this. Then i asked how long can i use my International driving license in Malaysia? She replied as long as its valid, there is no limit of 3 months. Is this right also? I doubt so coz at every website its stated that you can use international driving license only for 3 months. Plz clarify these things. Thank you

I’m aware of no such requirements. The only alternative is for you to visit J.P.J. Head Office in Putrajaya and seek their clarification.

International driving license can be used for the duration of its lifespan. Maybe J.P.J. has its own rules and regulations. Ask J.P.J. Putrajaya for their explanations. If everything else fails, you have no alternative but seek your Embassy’s help.

Hi, may i know wat is the address of ur office or contac number so i can call…And by the way i Live in K.l and im filipina…
my husband and i living in malaysia for 2years now.. and i hope i can start to drive before we move in singapore

hi Mr. Yap, im now staying near Wangsa Maju Lrt/Setapak in KL but from Ipoh…May i know whr is ur centre? I’m very interested in taking D class license but have financial problem. May i know hw much do ur centre charge for D class license for everything fr L to P?? btw due to im working now and my work shifts vy variable and unpredictable,can i hv my driving lessons arranged following my timetable??

I had a private car driving licence in Hong Kong but expired N years ago due to non renewal. Now I wish to move to Malaysia under MM2H programme and will take a short stay of about 1 month first in Malaysia, is it possible to complete written & road tests in just a month’s time given that I’m not a layman in driving? I suppose it’s no problem for English speaker to take the written & road tests. Could you please also let me know the approximate totally costs involved?

Hi there,
I was wondering if there is anyway i can extend my learner’s license? Due to the fact that i was traveling overseas, I just came to realized that my L license expires on the 9th of August 2010. Is there anyway i could learn driving in such a short period of time? Or, I could approach the jpj to extend my learners license?

I took my license in 1999 and I have renew my license ever since 5 years. However, the old license is returned back to the authority and they will issue us a new one. So, the question is, how do I get hold of my old record?

I would lik to seek your advice. My son reaches age 17 in Nov 2010. He wants to get a driving licence. An instructor from a driving school told him he can attend the first worshop, sit for the highway code test and attend the second workshop (theory course) before he attains age 17. Once he completes these three steps the driving instructor says he can commence leaning driving in the schools’s driving compound. However, he will not be able to drivie outside and on the road. In this way as soon as he reaches 17 he can immediately takes his driving test. When I countercheck with another driving school I was told that a person must be above 17 before he is allowed to attend the Theory course. Please advise what is the right way? TQVM

The 1st instructor not telling you the truth. At 16, your son can attend the 5 hour K.P.P. course followed by the undang test. Hold on to the above results. At 17, then attend the 6 hour theory course. Then get D (car) license issued and start taking lessons.

Hello, i’m international student, and have been staying in Malaysia for 2 mn. I’d like to ask you: 1) since what age it posible to obtain driver lessons? 2) is Malaysian lessons – international. thank you.

During slope test, after stopping your vehicle on the slope, pull up the handbrakes and then raise your right hand. After you have parked your car squarely in the parking lot provided, then raise your right hand to indicate completion of your parking procedures. It does not matter if the tester sees or observe your action of putting your right hand up or not. After a few minutes, come out of the side parking slot.

thank you for the information you provide. I have one question. I am not a Malaysian and I registered to get license. But I was very worried when I got the book in Bahasa Melayu. Can I have th exam in English?
Thank you very much.

Thank you for the information but i have 1 question. I already obtained the L (Learner Probationary Drivers license) but i havent taken the test on driving. U said this L license lasts only 3 months. I think my L license already expired a long time ago (6-7 months ago). What could i do now? ( i already finished all the driving lesson but havnt taken the test only)
Thanks

Can I ask if I’m a Singaporean but living in Malaysia (a rent house in Johore) take a international driving license or just Malaysian license in Johore? Cos I heard you can but some say cannot. But I really want to learn as I’m living in Johore.

I just got back in malaysia and my driving license has expired more than a year ago. i heard if expired more than one year cannot renew license but instead have to apply new license. is this true? if so, what is the procedure like? and how much it cost? how long do i have to wait before i get the new license?

I was in uk from 1995 to 2001 and I have british driving license and then I moved to IRAN and I was driving there from 2001 to 2011 , but I lost my british driving license and I just moved to Malaysia 1 month ago and I want to take a malaysian driving License so I just want to know what shoud I do concerning that I have british driving license and also 15 years of driving experience

I m considered an OKU (without the lower left arm). I wish to learn driving as I have seen ppl with the same problem driving around with an OKU sticker attached to their car. I have asked many driving schools but nobody can give me an accurate procedure. I live in shah alam & hope that u can help me

Mr Yap, thank you for the infos on driving for OKU. From your blog, I find that u r a helpful, responsible & reliable driving instructor. Can I learn driving from u, where is your driving school? If u can’t teach me, where else can I go for the lesson….pls give me some suggestions. Pls email to me, tks

First and foremost, see the JPJ at their office at Kampung Jawa, Klang to see if you’re allowed to take up driving. Also get the necessary form required. If you are allowed to drive, you have to use an automatic car.

Hi I am from the UK, i have been driving with no incidents of note or police issues for 12 yrs, I tried to convert my license to a Malaysian one, as I believed I could, but the JPJ have said they will not do it as I do not work for a government department and do not meet their requires professions (even though I am a chartered surveyor). They are saying I need to take my test again over here, furstrating but there you go, I need to get on with it asap. Can you tell me if I need to do all of the stages you set out above or just have one lesson where an instructor takes me through the test and then just sit it? Is that allowed? How quickly can I get an opportunity to take the test?

I’m surprised why the authorities have refused to allow you to convert your license into Malaysian driving license. You are in fact holding one of the most respected of licenses. Furthermore, you already have a 12 years driving experience. My advise is, do not give up so easily. See to JPJ Director General in Putrajaya regarding your problem. Hope all will turn up in your favour.

I have a D license and would like to know what are the prerequisites to obtain E license (GVW exceeds 7500KG)? Do I need to first get a E1/E2 licenses (GVW below 7500KG & below 5000KG respectively) and hold it few years before I’m able to apply for E license?

If you already own a D license for at least 2 years, to get an E full license, attend a 6 hour theory class first. After getting the above license, then take steps to secure a 7500 kg GDL to drive the above vehicle.

I found your blog very helpfull for people to clearly understand the procedures of getting a driving license. However, there are still some curious i am looking for the clarification. I am currently a working adult in KL area and wish to get a driving license. Anyway, since i have to work for weekdays and only free for weekends. May i know approximately how long would it take to get my driving license assuming i would pass all the undang and driving test smoothly. In case i would have to retake the driving test then how long would it be dragged? Also, may i know how much is the market price range at this moment (approximately figure would be acceptable)? Thanks.

If you learn at least 4 hours weekly, you could probably finish your test by 1 1/2 months. However, don’t forget you’ll have to attend the 5 hour KPP course and pass Highway Code first. Depending on institutes, retest will take from 1 to 3 weeks.

I have a question,i have done my 1st krusus long time back,
but be for i did continue i had to go over seas and now im back ,
how do i go about continue my driving licenses,im a local guy but ill be here only till end if December,

Need your advise. Currently, my friend wants to employ an Work Pass holder from India to do driving for her company agriculture business. Her worker has Indian Truck Driving license. Can he convert it to E class ? or just D Class license only ? Any way he can drive the 5 tonne lorry ? kindly assist. Thks

My taxi driving license has already ceased 6 yrs ago. I understand I need to file an application to jpj for their consideration on the renewal of license. If the application is being approved, I will need to sit for Part II test. How much will it cost me for Part II test?

hi cikgu yap..i need to take driving license in car…do u have any driving class/centre here in batu caves…since i never drive cars before i need someone who really skilled and knows how to teach me how on how to drive car confidently..thanks..

I am a australian citizen holding a learners permit from australia.
I am visiting my parents for 3 months in malaysia. Is there any way i can learn driving here. I dont need any malaysian lisense , just an instructor to teach me driving. ( p.s: i have a lot of spare time on hand and really wanted to learn driving)

I will be extremely grateful if you can reply me here or on my email address provided

i am a international student above 18. what license should i apply for ? how much time and money will it take ? i have been driving for 4 years in my home country but no license. will i still have to take training?

I’m foreigner and working in Malaysia since year 2010.
I planned to ride motorcycle and then plan to drive car but still not confident myself since I never know how to drive any vehicle.
Kindly advise me driving classes with fees nearby Relau, Penang and how long to learn?

I am a Malaysian with Full Driving License. My driving license validity is until 2014 August. I need to take International Driving License. How much it will cost for an International Driving License? Do I need to hold my normal driving license together with International driving License?

Im interested to take my driving license from ur driving school,
i took my license twice but i fail
i really need a gd driving instructor to build up my confidence in driving
do contact me asap
thanx cikgu

hie, im an african who is a student in selangor, i need a drivers license as i did not have one in my country, i have been here for 4 months. back in my country i drove for four years without a license please advise on my course of action.

I’m already a class D driver. I want to own a truck/lorry. I’ll need a class E license, correct? As per my understanding I don’t need to resit the highway code test. But what do I need to do to get the license?
thank you.

Hi Cikgu Yap, thank you for putting all this information. I am not Malaysian and I have a license for motorcycle from my home country. Is there any sort of international license for motorcycle that I can apply to legally ride motorcycle here?

I live in segamat and I have 2 expired driving licences one thai and one uk. I need to take my driving test asap to drive the company car. I have been driving for over 28 years and just need to pass my test in malaysia.
Can you help me find the fastest way to get my license as time is limited for me to do this.
I look forward to your reply and help.

Hi cikgu Yap, i just got my L licence. The problem is i will be going overseas soon for 1 year. My question is can i renew my L licence when i come back to malaysia next year, or will somebody else in malaysia have to renew my L licence every 3/6 months while i am not there?

hello, I can speak both Malay n English but I’m much much better in speaking English. My Malay is not that good at all n I’m scared if I take driving courses in Malay… It will effect my learning n I do not want to fail my driving licence as I don’t understand n speak bahasa fluently. Therefore, Do u know a driving academy which offers an eng course? I called perfect driving academy n they offer totally Malay. I called Jaya driving course n they do offer English but they don’t offer it now.. They said the new English syllabus course has change n I have to wait.. They don’t know when its gonna be done. I heard Metro driving academy has eng course but their not answering their calls.. Pretty frustrated. Help pls??? :( :/

Hi Cikgu Yap, came across your blogpost on a refresher course on driving. I possess a car license since 2009, however i seldom drive till now. I plan on driving in the near future however I have less confidence. Would you be able to help? I do not possess my own vehicle though so I might need the 1st case. Could you let me know on the costs? Do contact me via email thanks

My son sit for his theory exam last year, Dec 2013 and obtained a L for motor. Since he is 17th soon and intend to take car license, is he require to sit for another exam or he just need to sit for the course on driving only.

Hi cikgu Yap! I attend Safety Driving Center (SDC) and i’ve been told that if I do not finish all 3 parts of my test (theory and practical) within the 6 months from my registration date, I would be charged an activation fee of RM150 (not inclusive of renewal of L license). Is this common practice?

I’m a filipino, works here in Miri. I got an approval from my employer that I can go on driving course… I did call one of the driving school on how & what is the requirements they said I need to go first to jpj office to ask them if I’m allow to…im really interested with your book jom belajar memamdu but I found out it’s in bahasa do you have english edition? I’m not good in bahasa how I’m goin to understand it hehe what advise you can give me in order to have the book…please help me! I want to go through with the books before I push the lesson & while waiting to accomplish the requirements. Please sir reply to my email. Asap. Thank you so much. Lhornz

What do you think?
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I have been living/working in London for 42years. I’ll be returning back to M’sia to retire very2 soon. On returning to M’sia @ end of 2014, I will like to learn driving in M’sia.
Being in London for so long – I’ve forgotten all of my Bahasa Malaysia. Can I possibly learn driving and do all the tests in English?
Also I will like very much to buy your books for learning to drive–do you have them in the English language version? Pls.. help…

Dear Cikgu Yap,
I am a foreigner taking my driving license here in Malaysia. I have two questions: In my last lesson I was told that in addition to slope, parking and 3-point turn, I also have to pass zigzag and S-course. I can’t see any information on this anywhere – is this a new requirement.
Also, I have my test coming up 7th November. If I don’t pass I will have to wait till mid-february to retake due to scheduling issues as the test is only every two weeks and I have an important business commitment on the date two weeks after and I will be travelling for tw months then. Is it possible to schedule the re-test at another location that might have better timing for me? Thanks for you help and very informative site!

I have L license from one institue and they dont have automatic car to teach the driving. they are telling it will take again 2 months to get a auto car.
can we change to another institute to learn driving? if so pls guide me

Thank you for sharing your information. I am a foreigner student holding a permanent residency visa here, and I am turning 17 in 3 months. I would like to know if it is possible to start my driving lessons before my college starts in Jan next year, as I have plenty of free time now. Thank you

Hi, i got my driving license since about 20 years ago. I am working as regional representative as used to be travel. Above 15 years ago my driving license expired and i didn’t renew it. Now, i wanna to buy a car and bank required for my valid driving license. What can i do now…..? How soon can i get the driving license and what is the cost on it..? Please do come back to me ASAP.

Though your license expired so long ago, you can still retest for your license, exempting you from Part I of the Highway Code. Apply online to JPJ Putrajaya. You must retest Part II and Part III. Ideally get a reliable driving school/institute to assist you. Remember, these days, getting a driving license could be a little bit expensive though.

Hi Cikgu Yap,
I’ve actually completed my Ujian Bahagian 1 just last month but I haven’t applied for my L license yet. I’m currently out of station from my hometown. I’ll be back on Feb and I have literally one and half months before I fly to overseas to continue my study. Is it possible I could get my license done by that period of time. Because I really need to get it since I’ll be only returning here after a year plus. I guess the period of L will only last for 1 year for me to complete my training. Is it possible that I could get my license by that period of time.

You seem too slow in getting things done. An L license can be taken out within a day. A student taking up Malaysian license can only be tested after the L license is more than 1 month old. New regulations require a student to take up a 22 hour course these days. The answer to your question is Yes, if you work fast.

I have a valid driving license since i was 17. Am now in my mid 30’s however have not have the necessary skills and courage to drive a car. Would like to attend some refresher driving classes with a small car. Please share some details on how i can go about getting this completed.

Hi Shan, thanks for writing in. This is a very common occurrence in Malaysia. Many people got their license but didn’t drive for a long time. A couple of refresher lessons will definitely help you to regain your confidence. Will be contacting you soon via your email.

I am going to attend my KPP2, so called ‘amali’ class this week. May I know exactly what am I going to do in the 5 1/2 hours of the class? I’ve heard from my friends saying it’s all about maintenance of the car but for the instructor I’ve booked with, he will only take 2 hours to cover maintenance. The time remaining will be the driving part. Is this true?

Just went for my KPP2. My instructor asked me to have a 1 hour learning how to drive the S section with another instructor before going for the maintenance part. The instructor was so rude, literally shouting at me because the car stalled a few times. I told him I have not drove a car before and he kept threatening me to get off the car if I do something wrong again. However, the maintenance part was good though. The original instructor was kind and was willing to explain slowly.

I moved to Malaysia three years ago. I have a full driving licence for 26 years and have never had an accident. My photocard licence was stolen last year when somebody stole my wallet. The license authorities in the UK will not give me a replacement photocard, because I no longer live in the UK, and JPJ will not accept the UK paper counterpart license to convert to a Malaysian licence. So it seems I must go through driving lessons and tests to get my license here, despite 26 years of accident free driving. I was even a professional driver in the UK. This seems crazy, but I do not have any choice. The annoying thing is that JPJ accepted my paper license to convert the ownership of the Golf GTI I bought last year, but will not now accept the same document to give me a license to drive. I am very frustrated. Do you have any good advice? I am hoping I can fast track through the learner process here in Malaysia so I can actually legally drive my car on your wonderful roads?

With your problem such as having no proof of your existing license, it looks like you have little choice but to do a retest all over again. Accepting your fotostat license for conversion is not the same as accepting it for the purpose of enabling you to get a license here.

You have to go through due, proper processes of testing for you to get your Malaysian license.

Hi, I have an L for bike which is still valid. Currently l only hold a D license. I now decide to take my full B license. A driving school told me that l still need to sit for the 6 hrs theory and practical course. Your advice is highly appreciated. Also can you recommend any good driving school near Bandar Utama.

Hi, i was wondering if i could change driving academy . I have just failed both parts of my jpj test and my instructor who is an agent takes a really long time to book classes and he is charging me 100 for an hour of class since i have completed my ten hours . He continuously pesters me to go for these classes . I want to change to another instructor who is less greedy for money . However i am worried because i dont know if i can change driving academy .

Thank you for the well-written information and for answering us on the comment section. I was looking through the comment section and from what i gathered, you mentioned the shortest time to obtain a driving license is 45-60days. May I know if the 45-60 days include weekends and public holidays?

I am a Malaysian residing overseas and will be coming back to Malaysia for 10 weeks. Am wondering if the 10 weeks in Malaysia is enough for me to obtain the driving license? I have no prior experience of driving, but I have lots of time to spare during the 10 weeks. Assuming if I attend driving lessons daily, what is the shortest time I can get my license? I am aiming to get it within 8 weeks, will that be possible?

Your comments are most appreciated. 45 – 60 days that I’ve quoted was for quite some time ago. Beginning December 2014, the driving school industry are currently saddled with the quota system and an influx of students plus a myriad set of other problems.

Due to the latest format of testing, it might possibly take a longer period before you can even get a test date. It’s hard to say, but I would assume that one would need a time limit of at least more than 60 days or even more.

I’m a foreigner and I dont have driving license
I have student visa here in malaysia and I decided to get my malaysian driving license
could you please help me to choose my institute?
I live in Cyberjaya

Hi, I got my license few years back and my friend is learning to drive now…. She mentioned that she had been driving for 5 hours straight in the compound for her first class and it kinda crashed her (manual gear, btw). During my time, the class was maximum 3 hours, but mostly 2 hours. Can you advise if this is actually feasible, 5 hours straight for a newbie on a manual car?
It would help me if you could reply to this as soon as possible so I could think of any ways to help my friend. Thank you so much..